"Awesome Bands That Fell Off The Radar" or "The Great Musical Conspiracy" - Page 3

DarkDrgon · 05-23-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mondt

DOUBLE EDIT: From listening to those three linked bands, Drgon, I feel like Defeater would be better as an instrumental band a la Explosions in the Sky. It's a bit heavier, but it could still pass as ambient with drama. E-Town isn't really my thing, but i dug the acoustic idea. :P Battles sounds like it's cool though.

Defeater... well, I personally listen to them for their story. every album follows the life of one character. if you don't like the yelling style vocals, check out his accoustic stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1l7RGa5uc

E-town are hit or miss. if you live in Jersey and are in the hardcore scene, you love them. if you don't.... you don't care.

Seil · 05-23-2011, 01:19 PM

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Whatever happend to Mozart. He did some bitching stuff but he hasn't put anything out in aggggggggesssssss

Check with Salieri.

Magus · 05-23-2011, 04:17 PM

They Might Be Giants never went off the radar, they were on Conan last year if I remember correctly...it is more that they were never insanely popular, like say, Weird Al Yankovic.

Lumenskir · 05-23-2011, 04:34 PM

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They Might Be Giants never went off the radar, they were on Conan last year if I remember correctly...it is more that they were never insanely popular, like say, Weird Al Yankovic.

Yay, the "You thinks that's obscure?" dick measuring contest is back!

Aerozord · 05-23-2011, 04:39 PM

that was my point though, obscurity is kind of relative. Yea they were on Conan, and from what I hear no one had any clue who they were and dont now. In the mainstream they are off the radar, but in other circles they are well known.

Magus · 05-23-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerozord

that was my point though, obscurity is kind of relative. Yea they were on Conan, and from what I hear no one had any clue who they were and dont now. In the mainstream they are off the radar, but in other circles they are well known.

Yeah, that's true. I remember the audience wasn't even sure whether to clap when they got done singing. Luckily Conan saved them and was like "The legendary They Might Be Giants, everybody!"

Overcast · 05-23-2011, 08:38 PM

Which is awful because they are a really great group. I am almost constantly amused and astounded by whatever they release. It is always a little bit different and very fun.

Also Lumen, here's a challenge for you. Whatever happened to that 80's rap group, The Skinny Boys. They were a fun habit my dad had both their albums of that had that analog that went with the times along with The Fat Boys, the Beastie Boys, Run DMC. It was a good time for rap, but I have no fucking clue what happened to them.

Krylo · 05-23-2011, 08:40 PM

The Skinny Boys actually are The Fat Boys. Time catches up with us all.

Mondt · 05-25-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerozord

that was my point though, obscurity is kind of relative. Yea they were on Conan, and from what I hear no one had any clue who they were and dont now. In the mainstream they are off the radar, but in other circles they are well known.

The Cast Pattern is a pretty popular local band here, but I'd throw down money 99% of everyone hasn't heard of them.

I think it counts.

I'm pretty sure saying "in certain circles" implies cult popularity or, in other words, general obscurity.

Japan · 05-30-2011, 11:37 AM

Behind the music scene are a coterie of maligned mathematicians churning out numbers and figures that represent the probability of success for a particular album or band at any given point in the space-time continuum. If bands don't meet certain exacting mathematical standards then they don't benefit from the efforts of the world-beast that is the musical advertising industry.

Or rather, if it doesn't sell to teenagers it probably won't get too much air time.

05-23-2011, 04:17 PM	#23
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	They Might Be Giants never went off the radar, they were on Conan last year if I remember correctly...it is more that they were never insanely popular, like say, Weird Al Yankovic. __________________ The Valiant Review

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Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	that was my point though, obscurity is kind of relative. Yea they were on Conan, and from what I hear no one had any clue who they were and dont now. In the mainstream they are off the radar, but in other circles they are well known. __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

05-23-2011, 08:38 PM	#27
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Which is awful because they are a really great group. I am almost constantly amused and astounded by whatever they release. It is always a little bit different and very fun. Also Lumen, here's a challenge for you. Whatever happened to that 80's rap group, The Skinny Boys. They were a fun habit my dad had both their albums of that had that analog that went with the times along with The Fat Boys, the Beastie Boys, Run DMC. It was a good time for rap, but I have no fucking clue what happened to them. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

05-23-2011, 08:40 PM	#28
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	The Skinny Boys actually are The Fat Boys. Time catches up with us all. __________________ I am very tired.

05-30-2011, 11:37 AM	#30
Japan Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Myself Posts: 212	Behind the music scene are a coterie of maligned mathematicians churning out numbers and figures that represent the probability of success for a particular album or band at any given point in the space-time continuum. If bands don't meet certain exacting mathematical standards then they don't benefit from the efforts of the world-beast that is the musical advertising industry. Or rather, if it doesn't sell to teenagers it probably won't get too much air time.